@ShiArDeathbird ( blinks rapidly, shaking her head to clear the lingering flashes from her eyes, energy flickering along her arms.)
“Alright… time to stop reacting and start controlling.”
( Monica was now on defense. )
( Monica studied him for a moment, searching his eyes. Then her expression softened. )
“Then show me that. Not with words… with time.”
( She gave his hand a gentle squeeze. )
“That’s how I’ll know you mean it.”
( Monica’s smile faded just a little, her gaze steady but calm. )
“I like being close to you, I do. But if all you want is that, maybe you’re missing what makes this real.”
“Me neither.”
Luke said while still holding Monica’s hand. Though he wanted to a lot more with her, he too was satisfied with their dinner date.
“How bout’ we do something more intimate next time though.”
Cage would say while locking eyes with Monica.
( Monica paused for a moment, their hands still linked as she looked up at him. )
“You know I’d love to, but I’ve got to head out soon. Duty doesn’t exactly take nights off.”
( She squeezed his hand lightly.)
“But this? Tonight? It was perfect. And I’m not forgetting it.”
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@ShiArDeathbird ( phases mid-flight, slipping through the rubble and emerging behind Deathbird again, but slower now, vision blurred from the earlier flash. )
“You fight dirty… but that means you’re running out of options… you won’t win.”
(Monica said as each breath was heavy.)
( Monica laughed softly, shaking her head as she stood up with him. )
“Oh, I’m ready, But don’t think I’m not keeping score.”
( Her eyes sparkled as she laughed out loud. )
( Monica shook her head with a playful grin. )
“Nah, Luke… we can split this one.”
(She gave a gentle tap on his shoulder. )
“Besides, I insist on paying my share when I can. Next time though, maybe you can treat me, deal?”